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Future Aspects of Nanotechnology-Scope & Applications in India

Indu Singh

Abstract


Nanotechnology - the science of the miniature and the technology of the future - is one of the most exciting and wide area of research which may lead to the greatest technological advances of the 21st century. It is a global phenomenon and an emerging field that finds its way into a myriad of industrial applications spanning across all areas of science and technology. Even though the field is popular abroad, it is quite recently that Indian industries have started realizing the commercial viability of Nanotechnology. In India, Nanotechnology is at its infancy stage and is targeted towards the main streams like electronics, healthcare markets, agriculture and other industrial products. The scope and application of Nanotechnology is tremendous and mind-boggling and it is one of the hottest career options available for the youth. It is reasonable to presume over the next couple of decades that nanobiotechnology industries and unique developments will revolutionize animal health and agriculture in India. Key Words: Nanotechnology, nanosensor, drug delivery system

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